2026 NBA Season

[Alex077]

You guys really think LBJ need a max contract to be with the CAVALIERS? He will not go to that team for the money,

For this to happen, there are two possible ways. Either Lebron plays out his contract at Lakers and when that ends, he goes to Cavs for the minimum. Or he buys out his own contract from lakers, mutually terminate it, convince Lakers for that, and then goes to Cavs, leaving insane amount of money on the table. I have to say, neither of those makes any sense to me, but the first one could be the one they do.

..yeah, no way he’s buying himself out, that’s just burning money for nothing. Lakers won’t agree either, he’s still their main attraction.Chances are he plays out the rest of his contract with the Lakers, makes one more run at the title, and then goes back to the Cavs to finish the story. That’s the scenario that actually adds up.

[batang_bitcoin]

That's the end of the argument, Thompson is irreplaceable if it's about who's the real one. But the Warriors have to build something again with Curry since Klay have left them already. So, if they'll have him and they see that the team is good with him, good luck. Every team has their time to reform the team and rebuild it if they think that their current roster isn't enough and we see this happen every season.

I Agree, thompson is irreplaceable because he is what it is. a man who can score 30+ with a few dribble.
but someone can do better that him sooner or later or in the far future. In life, you cant place anyone but you can be you!
With the GSW, there drought has ended but i think they need to wait longer now for another chips!!

They're as good as they were in the past. I remember them after winning chips, they've become a nobody team even with the splash brothers. But, the time has come that they're competitive again.

Of course, a prime Klay cannot be replace, and I do think that during his best year, not only shooting but he was a decent defender himself. And after his injury, he had help the Warriors won another ring. Although he doesn't like what they offer him in return, it's like it rub the wrong way that's why he just decided to move to Dallas after so many years and many championship with the Warriors.

I think the Warriors have moved on already, not a replacement but they have Butler as well. Another elite player that can help Curry. Unfortunately, last season, after they defeated the second best team in the West in the playoff and playing against the Wolves, Curry got injured and so the end of their run last year. If he could have been healthy, might be a different series outcome and they could have won against the Wolves.

They have moved on already. A trade and transfer has always been part of the NBA and this is a major business for any team. There's no place and room for emotions here to come up even if they've brought them all of their championships.

[Fredomago]

You guys really think LBJ need a max contract to be with the CAVALIERS? He will not go to that team for the money,

For this to happen, there are two possible ways. Either Lebron plays out his contract at Lakers and when that ends, he goes to Cavs for the minimum. Or he buys out his own contract from lakers, mutually terminate it, convince Lakers for that, and then goes to Cavs, leaving insane amount of money on the table. I have to say, neither of those makes any sense to me, but the first one could be the one they do.

..yeah, no way he’s buying himself out, that’s just burning money for nothing. Lakers won’t agree either, he’s still their main attraction.Chances are he plays out the rest of his contract with the Lakers, makes one more run at the title, and then goes back to the Cavs to finish the story. That’s the scenario that actually adds up.

Knowing how Lakers handled their business, I do agree with that scenario, LBJ will finished his contract and decide after, though we can't conclude whatever he thinks about his career since he surely got few seasons left, but in terms of possibilities he might want to go back to Cavs and end his career that's a good way to retire your jersey to where you started everything. Let see if there's update or if there's something that will happen along the way.

[Shinpako09]

You guys really think LBJ need a max contract to be with the CAVALIERS? He will not go to that team for the money,

Ofc, not a max contract, it’s very unlikely. But basketball isn’t all about legacy or something; money matters as well. It’s business, after all. Losing a few million for him is fine, but taking a vet contract? Nah, I don’t think so. That’s not very LeBron James. I’d say his next contract won’t be lower than $30M even at his age. He’s still one of the most watched players right now, and he knows that, both by fans and haters. He’s chasing his 5th ring, so maybe he’s aiming for a dominant team, not just in the regular season but also in the playoffs.

[passwordnow]

An interview came out that Mark Cuban said that he felt he let people down when he's not involved in the Luka trade. I remember him saying that he'll trade his wife first before trading Luka. But he has lesser power when he has sold his large stake on the Mavs to the new owners of it. So, it's still in his mind as he's said that but it's too late already. Maybe, for the sake of the clout but it looks like he genuinely really cares for the Mavs and having Luka stayed there.

[EFS]

I don't think the Warriors deserve this much talk. There's unnecessary media debate about a team that won't even make the play-offs. They stayed on top for a few years thanks to Durant and Iguodala, that's all. That roster is gone now, they don't even have a squad that can beat mid-tier teams in the NBA right now. All they have are old players. They don't even have a proper rebuilding plan. I don't think we'll see them in the play-offs for the next decade.

[livingfree]

I don't think the Warriors deserve this much talk. There's unnecessary media debate about a team that won't even make the play-offs. They stayed on top for a few years thanks to Durant and Iguodala, that's all. That roster is gone now, they don't even have a squad that can beat mid-tier teams in the NBA right now. All they have are old players. They don't even have a proper rebuilding plan. I don't think we'll see them in the play-offs for the next decade.

I guess that many are just fans of them.

What you've said about them having old players is true and a hardcore fan might find that offending.

But what you're saying is the reality about the Golden State Warriors. They're still a fan favorite and that's why they're talked to.

[MK-74]

I don't think the Warriors deserve this much talk. There's unnecessary media debate about a team that won't even make the play-offs. They stayed on top for a few years thanks to Durant and Iguodala, that's all. That roster is gone now, they don't even have a squad that can beat mid-tier teams in the NBA right now. All they have are old players. They don't even have a proper rebuilding plan. I don't think we'll see them in the play-offs for the next decade.

I completely agree. The Warriors era ended a long time ago, and as you said, now they only have older players.
It will be extremely difficult for the Warriors to compete with the current teams. Even if they make the playoffs, they don’t have the strength to achieve any success.

I think what I’ve written also applies to the Lakers.

[OgNasty]

I don't think the Warriors deserve this much talk. There's unnecessary media debate about a team that won't even make the play-offs. They stayed on top for a few years thanks to Durant and Iguodala, that's all. That roster is gone now, they don't even have a squad that can beat mid-tier teams in the NBA right now. All they have are old players. They don't even have a proper rebuilding plan. I don't think we'll see them in the play-offs for the next decade.

I completely agree. The Warriors era ended a long time ago, and as you said, now they only have older players.
It will be extremely difficult for the Warriors to compete with the current teams. Even if they make the playoffs, they don’t have the strength to achieve any success.

I think what I’ve written also applies to the Lakers.

As long as they can say that they have Stephen Curry and LeBron James in uniform, you can't say either team isn't a potential champion.  I agree that folks are getting old, but the Warriors went 73-9 without Durant, I would hardly call him a necessary part of their roster.  Jimmy Butler and Luka Doncic have reinvigorated both teams and I think we'll be seeing both of them in the playoffs.  Maybe even matching up with one another.

[avp2306]

I don't think the Warriors deserve this much talk. There's unnecessary media debate about a team that won't even make the play-offs. They stayed on top for a few years thanks to Durant and Iguodala, that's all. That roster is gone now, they don't even have a squad that can beat mid-tier teams in the NBA right now. All they have are old players. They don't even have a proper rebuilding plan. I don't think we'll see them in the play-offs for the next decade.

Totally agree since they didn't even made a big move on these days so there's really no sense to speculate if they can go far on their current set up. They are so outdated so provably that they might struggle to reach far if this season.

I doubt that they can even reach on playoffs especially that it seems that they are settled with current questionable roster and system they have now.

I guess it would be more better if they start to fire their coach and sign those players that they need to see if there's good changes will happen in their organization.

[OgNasty]

I don't think the Warriors deserve this much talk. There's unnecessary media debate about a team that won't even make the play-offs. They stayed on top for a few years thanks to Durant and Iguodala, that's all. That roster is gone now, they don't even have a squad that can beat mid-tier teams in the NBA right now. All they have are old players. They don't even have a proper rebuilding plan. I don't think we'll see them in the play-offs for the next decade.

Totally agree since they didn't even made a big move on these days so there's really no sense to speculate if they can go far on their current set up. They are so outdated so provably that they might struggle to reach far if this season.

I doubt that they can even reach on playoffs especially that it seems that they are settled with current questionable roster and system they have now.

I guess it would be more better if they start to fire their coach and sign those players that they need to see if there's good changes will happen in their organization.

I think you guys are wrong on this one. Sure, the Warriors won’t be winning another championship anytime soon, but they have Steph and Jimmy Butler still. I think they’ll find their way to the playoffs without needing a play-in game so long as Steph stays healthy for most of the season. I guess we’ll see.

[Sanitough]

I doubt that they can even reach on playoffs especially that it seems that they are settled with current questionable roster and system they have now.

I guess it would be more better if they start to fire their coach and sign those players that they need to see if there's good changes will happen in their organization.

They reached the playoffs last season, so why do you think they won’t make it this time? The Warriors have always been underestimated, but when Curry is healthy, the haters get silenced. People still doubt him even after winning multiple championships. This guy is a real superstar, just keep him healthy and we’ll see the Warriors go far, even if some doubt it’ll happen.

[LogitechMouse]

I don't think the Warriors deserve this much talk. There's unnecessary media debate about a team that won't even make the play-offs. They stayed on top for a few years thanks to Durant and Iguodala, that's all. That roster is gone now, they don't even have a squad that can beat mid-tier teams in the NBA right now. All they have are old players. They don't even have a proper rebuilding plan. I don't think we'll see them in the play-offs for the next decade.

I hate to see the Warriors being like that since I've been a Warrior fan, but I'll agree with what you said with this one where they aren't as good as they are a few years ago anymore.

What I believe though is that, they'll clinch the playoffs still as long as Curry, Butler and Green are on the roster, but they will not be a title contender anymore. As for them not reaching playoffs, this might be true IF Curry will retire because I don't see anybody on the team who's even near to him in terms of three-point production because we know the Warriors became popular because of 3-pt shot.

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I guess it would be more better if they start to fire their coach and sign those players that they need to see if there's good changes will happen in their organization.

Correct me, but I don't see any reason for Steve Kerr to be fired at this stage. The only time maybe that he will get fired is when Curry retires. He's still a great coach at the end of the day (one of the top 15 coaches of all time). Signing players is what they can prioritize rather than firing their head coach. There's no better head coach that's a free agent out there than Kerr IMO.

[bhadz]

I guess it would be more better if they start to fire their coach and sign those players that they need to see if there's good changes will happen in their organization.

I don't see any reason for them to fire Steve Kerr at this point. They're not the same as the other teams when the team plays poorly and slack of their performance, they never blame the coach. I've seen them at some point that they were likely less of a known team when they keep on losing for a season or two. But despite that, they have never thought of kicking Kerr out of the team. Maybe, someday in the future that the management will start to realize that it's a right thing to do. But for now, I don't see any reason for them to do it. They might just compare it with other teams that did it during the season and those teams that have replaced their good coaches also fell.

[boltz]

No question about Jimmy since we know how capable he is to carry his team. The problem at that time is he is new in Warriors so provably that he's just familiarizing the new system that's why they didn't get much good result last year.

But let see for his second year in Warriors if there's a changes happen since we can't deny that Warriors need Jimmy to contribute a lot for their team since they are really in questionable situation now. No one believe that their team will go far, but maybe Warriors would show something surprising. So let's see what's coming around with them in this season.

They stick with their system. The Warriors are all about fast pace and small ball, and they’re already used to it. That’s always been their key to success in winning multiple championships. I don’t know if they’ll be a strong playoff team this time, but as always, health is what matters.

It’s not just Curry who’s injury prone, even Butler has that history. Remember when he was still with the Heat, he got injured in the playoffs and the team struggled. Before that though, they reached the NBA Finals because of Jimmy’s strong performance, but unfortunately they lost to the Nuggets.

I think the same. It's too early for this team to change their system and as long as Curry is there this won't happen as the risk is too big to take and the result can't be really ugly so I really agree with you here. They will stick to the same format , getting into play-offs for sure and like every year , they will try to win but I don't have high hopes for them to win or either win Conference finals. 

[OgNasty]

Here's an interesting article about LeBron James supposedly being unhappy with how things are going on the Lakers and being likely the next superstar to be traded.  Actually the third superstar in line to be traded according to the article.  Trailing only Zion Williamson and Giannis Antetokounmpo.  I'm not sure who would take on Zion, but Giannis I do believe will be traded at some point in the not too distant future.  I'm surprised we aren't hearing more about it.

I think James should suck it up and embrace playing with Luka and Ayton.  They're great young players.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/lakers-rumors-nba-insiders-seem-to-believe-lebron-james-will-request-trade/ar-AA1Ll179

[Yaunfitda]

I guess it would be more better if they start to fire their coach and sign those players that they need to see if there's good changes will happen in their organization.

I don't see any reason for them to fire Steve Kerr at this point. They're not the same as the other teams when the team plays poorly and slack of their performance, they never blame the coach. I've seen them at some point that they were likely less of a known team when they keep on losing for a season or two. But despite that, they have never thought of kicking Kerr out of the team. Maybe, someday in the future that the management will start to realize that it's a right thing to do. But for now, I don't see any reason for them to do it. They might just compare it with other teams that did it during the season and those teams that have replaced their good coaches also fell.

Coaches are the first one to get their heads rolling once a team didn't perform well. And I have no doubt that if this seasons end very bad for them, maybe the Warriors will have to think very hard and hire a new coach. But for now, he could be safe as he still has Curry and the rest of them never doubting his capacity to lead the team again. But there is also one factor, they are aging and the league could also be maturing from the small ball and who knows, could go back on the traditional center + shooting guard or point guard that we all know before the shift started by Mike D'Antoni.

[danherbias07]

NBA Champion Khris Middleton keeps popping up on my smartphone Chrome every time I create a new tab, so I was intrigued and checked it.

He is now playing for the Washington Wizards, which we all know has been a bad team for many years. But now, they have veterans, CJ McCollum (acquired through trading Jordan Poole), Brogdon, and Khris. Some are saying this may be the best roster the Wizards have, and it actually will help the young players to learn from the veterans.

They acquired the number 6 draft pick, Tre Johnson, too. As a rookie, it will be a difficult path ahead, but with veterans like Middleton, who is also a shooter and a champion, by your side, it could help him be a great player. Hoping that the hamstring injury is just minor.

[tech30338]

NBA Champion Khris Middleton keeps popping up on my smartphone Chrome every time I create a new tab, so I was intrigued and checked it.

He is now playing for the Washington Wizards, which we all know has been a bad team for many years. But now, they have veterans, CJ McCollum (acquired through trading Jordan Poole), Brogdon, and Khris. Some are saying this may be the best roster the Wizards have, and it actually will help the young players to learn from the veterans.

They acquired the number 6 draft pick, Tre Johnson, too. As a rookie, it will be a difficult path ahead, but with veterans like Middleton, who is also a shooter and a champion, by your side, it could help him be a great player. Hoping that the hamstring injury is just minor.

Middleton is a great player and a big factor with the ring they got with the Bucks, wizards don't have a legitimate star, that is why they are playing like that, if Middleton will be healthy which is questionable, since he is hampered by injuries during the bucks days, i hope wizard will build a team that can compete to the conference finals, they should make a big move, its been so long playing bad, they have to act, but do they have the cap space to rebuild?

[Shinpako09]

NBA Champion Khris Middleton keeps popping up on my smartphone Chrome every time I create a new tab, so I was intrigued and checked it.

He is now playing for the Washington Wizards, which we all know has been a bad team for many years. But now, they have veterans, CJ McCollum (acquired through trading Jordan Poole), Brogdon, and Khris. Some are saying this may be the best roster the Wizards have, and it actually will help the young players to learn from the veterans.

They acquired the number 6 draft pick, Tre Johnson, too. As a rookie, it will be a difficult path ahead, but with veterans like Middleton, who is also a shooter and a champion, by your side, it could help him be a great player. Hoping that the hamstring injury is just minor.

Middleton is a great player and a big factor with the ring they got with the Bucks, wizards don't have a legitimate star, that is why they are playing like that, if Middleton will be healthy which is questionable, since he is hampered by injuries during the bucks days, i hope wizard will build a team that can compete to the conference finals, they should make a big move, its been so long playing bad, they have to act, but do they have the cap space to rebuild?

To me, it seems like they don’t have the urgency to build a team that can even make a deep playoff run, let alone become a conference title contender. McCollum and Middleton have already passed their primes, even if they can still score decently, it’s still not enough. Even if, let’s say, they manage to get into the playoffs, they’ll probably get eliminated in the first round, or maybe even in the play-in tournament.